The Silmarillion: Who Speaks?
The Silmarillion: Who Speaks? captures and analyzes data on dialogue, indirect speech, speech acts, and silence within The Silmarillion.
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A Woman in Few Words: The Character of Nerdanel and Her Treatment in Canon and Fandom
Published on 15 January 2008 | Essay | Award Winner
A review of the canon facts available on Nerdanel and discussion of why she remains so popular with fans despite her scarce appearances in the texts.
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Topic: Character Study, Fandom Culture, Gender and Tolkien, Tolkien Studies
Characters: Nerdanel
The Coronation
Published on 23 December 2007 | Short Story | Gift Story , | Reader's Choice
Nerdanel, Finarfin, and Eärwen on the day of Finarfin's coronation.
This work is part of the collection Felakverse.
Rekindling
Published on 1 December 2007 | Short Story | Author's Choice , | Award Winner , | Gift Story
Fëanor and Nerdanel meet again at the end of the world. A tale of loss and redemption.
This work is part of the collection Felakverse.
Stars of the Lesser
Published on 29 November 2007 | Short Story | Award-Nominated , | Gift Story , | Reader's Choice
Young Pengolodh meets his first Fëanorian beside the sea, as Celebrimbor attempts to replicate Fëanor's greatest accomplishment: harnessing light.
This work is part of the collection Felakverse.
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Characters: Celebrimbor, Pengolodh
Evidence Of
Published on 4 June 2007 | Ficlet | Reader's Choice
A possibly-crazy Maglor, a decidedly weird Maedhros, and a lifetime of memories that might explain why Maglor chose the fate that he did. 500 words.